Working At Brookie Build
At Brookie Build, we take pride in delivering high-quality residential construction with a down-to-earth approach. Our projects range from premium bathroom and kitchen renovations to custom secondary dwellings and new builds across Brisbane’s western suburbs and acreage properties. We believe in honest communication, attention to detail, and a job done properly – the first time. If you value craftsmanship, take pride in your work, and enjoy being part of a small, supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.
Now Hiring – Lead Carpenter
We’re currently looking for an experienced Lead Carpenter to join our team. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who can take the lead to independently and effectively manage high-end residential renovations and builds, working closely with our in house builder and team as well as external subcontractors and clients as a part of project delivery.
About the role:
- Oversee day-to-day site work, ensuring quality and timelines are met
- Read and interpret detailed construction plans
- Lead by example with onsite workmanship
- Collaborate with trades and suppliers
- Maintain a tidy, respectful, and safety-first work environment
- Majority of project worked from locations are in West Brisbane area
What we’re looking for:
- Cert III in Carpentry (minimum) or greater
- 5+ years’ experience in residential construction
- A strong personal interest and demonstrated skill in residential renovation preferred (over new build experience only)
- Ability to run jobs with minimal supervision
- Strong technology skills, experience with Buildertrend (project management software) or willingness to learn
- White Card, own tools, and own reliable transport
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Excellent record keeping/ documentation in alignment with our team practices and processes
- Contactable references as a part of your application
If you’re ready to step into a leadership role and work on meaningful, well-built projects – we’d love to hear from you.
We are not accepting recruitment agency applications, only direct candidate applications.
Please scroll down and use the form at the bottom of this page to submit your application so it goes to our operations team, please do not call the staff on our sales number or use our sales form on other pages of the website.
Other Opportunities
Labourers – Express Your Interest
We regularly need extra hands on deck for residential projects in Western Brisbane. If you’re physically fit, reliable, and keen to learn, we’d be happy to keep your details on file for future work. Typical duties: site clean-up and material handling, assisting trades where required, basic tool use, maintaining a safe and tidy worksite. Experience is great, but attitude matters most. This is ideal for anyone looking to get a start in the industry or stay active between jobs. You must have a white card and contactable references to apply.
Apprenticeships – No Open Positions
We’re proud to support the next generation of trades. While all of our apprenticeship positions are currently filled, we often bring new apprentices on board throughout the year. We have both school based and mature apprentices on our team at this time so diversity and inclusion is key to our open approach to apprenticeships.
If you’re passionate about building, eager to learn, and ready to work hard, we’ want to hear from you ‘re happy to hear from you.
Vendor & Trade Partnerships
Brookie Build values strong, reliable relationships with subcontractors, service providers, and local suppliers. If you run a trade business or provide services that align with high-quality residential construction, we’re always open to building new partnerships. We look for partners who share our commitment to quality, safety, and clear communication. If you’re a local operator who takes pride in your work and wants to collaborate on well-managed, well-built projects, let’s chat.
Apply Now
Please complete the form below to express your interest in any of categories of careers or partnerships with Brookie Build. While we endeavour to reply to all submissions, this may not always be possible if we are busy with project delivery.